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McElroy said the VA has assisted as much as they could by installing equipment to improve her husband's mobility but the upper level of the home is no longer accessible for him. The addition will provide safety and independence for her husband. Mr. McReynolds said he has no obj ections to the request as structural requirements for the addition has created the hardship. Ms. Rudolph asked if the patio door would remain off the hall for access to the courtyard area and Ms. McElroy said yes. Ms. Diver said the standard design/layout of the older homes weren't ' designed for accessibility and the variance would fulfill that need. Ms. Rudolph said the design and layout of the addition worked well on the lot and the request was not excessive. Mr. Raig commended the owner and contractor for being sensitive to the sight lines, elevations and rooflines as the addition will appear to be part of the original home not just an added addition. The manner in which the addition was design will improve the value of the home and meet the needs of the owner. The larger trees in the backyard will buffer the view of the addition and will not adversely impact the neighbors. Mr. Raig moved, seconded by Ms. Diver, to grant CMS13-17 Dennis and Sue McElroy of 4007 Dryden Drive a 6.67 foot rear yard setback variance code requires 50 ft., applicant shows 43.33 ft., section 1135.08 (a), which passed 4-0. COMMERCIAL APPEALS AND REQUESTS CMS13-09 McDonalds: 27322 Lorain Road Proposal consists of modifications to the drive through and the following variances are requested: 1. A 3.5 foot variance for rear yard parking setback, code requires 10', applicant shows 6.5", Section 1139.07 table. 2. A 4.5 foot side yard setback (east), code requires 10' for parking and drives, applicant shows 5.5', Section 1139.07 table. 3. A variance for 8 additional ground signs, code permits 1, and applicant shows 9, Section 1163.27(a). See notes 1 and 2 below. 4. A variance for multiple ground signs located within 200 feet, code requires separation of 200 feet, applicant shows less than 200, Section 1163.27(a) 5. A variance for non-conforming ground signs, cocie does not permit pole signs, Section 1163.31. See note 3. Notes: 1. BZA previously granted a variance for 7 additional ground signs on 9/2/10. 2. Ground signs include: one existing ground sign (Lorain Road), two existing directional signs (Lorain Road, not shown on plans), one pre-sell sign (#1), one drive through gateway sign (#2), two order here signs (0) and two menu board signs (#4). 3. Ground signs #1, #2, #3 and #4 are non-conforming pole signs. Jim Ptacek of Larsen Architects and McDonalds owner/operator Steve Payne were administered the oath. Mr. Ptacek said in 2010 the site was updated to reflect McDonalds newest branding. At that time the property needed to complete the double drive-thru wasn't available. Now that the land has been acquired the owner would like to finish the final phase of the upgrade. The rear and side yard variances are needed to ensure the internal traffic pattern meets the 2